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What are Mandatory Minimums in Sentencing?
If you’re convicted of certain crimes, you could face mandatory minimums. It’s important to understand these “one size fits all” sentences.
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Should You Talk To Police If They Say It Will Help?
It’s a straightforward but complicated question: Should you talk to the police if they say it will help? Almost always, the answer is no.
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What are Three-Strikes Laws?
Three-strike laws are also known as “habitual offender laws.” They are federal and state laws that convict a repeat offender, with three felonies. This law can increase your prison time by many years or imprison you for life.
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What Conduct By The Prosecutor Is Allowed During Trial?
A prosecutor’s conduct during trial is governed by rules of evidence and criminal procedure. They also can’t commit prosecutorial misconduct.
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What Are Your Rights When Pulled Over by Police?
You need to know your rights when you are pulled over by police. Some include the right to remain silent, to refuse a search and to a lawyer.
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What Is a Dismissal of the Charges Against You?
A dismissal of the charges against you means your current criminal case will end. But, this does not mean the charges go away for good.
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What is the Felony Flow Chart?
The first step in the felony flow chart occurs before arrest. This is when a crime is committed or reported.
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How Can the Prison Rape Elimination Act Impact Your Sentence?
In 2004, Congress enacted the Prison Rape Elimination Act. This act is also known as the PREA. The act aims to address the problem of sexual abuse in U.S. prisons.
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What Can Your Loved Ones Find Out About You While You’re in Prison?
Your family can only find out some information without speaking to you when you’re in prison. Some of your information is available to the public. But some of your information stays private.
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What Is a Plea? What Is a Plea Deal? Should You Accept One?
A plea is the response you give to charges, and a plea deal is an arrangement made by you, prosecution, and the court. But what exactly do pleas and plea deals entail?
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